Movies Discussion Thread V1: Ratings and Opinions

TheMost

TheMost

Simply.. Evolution !!
Hey people suggest me some MUST watch horror movies ...

If u could then warn me whether i can see that with ma family ! ( any sexual bla bla )

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Vyom

Vyom

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Watched Looper.
Posted a little review on my blog: Looper (2012) | The Movie Mind

If you know me any better you would know that I love Science Fiction. And Time Travel stories is what I live for. Maybe that’s why I was excited beyond my wits when I went to watch Looper.

Rian Johnson‘s Looper is a Sci Fi thriller based on the aspects of Time Travel. I won’t reveal the plot apart from quoting IMDb:

“In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe, who one day learns the mob wants to ‘close the loop’ by transporting back Joe’s future self.”​

You get to know the plot in the first 10 min itself as a self narration by Joe played by “Joseph Gordon-Levitt” as a lead role. And then begins a story set 32 years into the future. It doesn’t take long before we encounter “Bruce Willis” played as the future Joe, which sets the story in true motion.

What strikes the most is the low budget of the movie. With less than half of the budget of Unbreakable (another Bruce Willis movie from 2000 and the closest movie with which I can compare the two in terms of production value) I did feel it lacked the glam of Hollywood. But that doesn’t mean movie is bad. In fact story of Looper is quite original and which stands it out from the crowd of sequels/prequels that have engulfed Hollywood today.

That being said, Looper have it’s share of loop holes which for any time travel movie is hard to escape and does take theories such as grand father paradox for granted. So you will have to suspend your beliefs and knowledge about time travel a bit. Also, its not the kind of movie that lets say, you go out with “a group of friends to enjoy”! It’s a story which has character development in its heart. And Time travel is just a part of the story not the other way around.

But, personally I expected a bit more from the movie. I expected a lot of questions to be answered. I wished to see a bit of more future, circa year 2074. And I wanted more on the background of the organization which was leading the people called loopers. But that’s just me. Maybe like many other vague films out there, those were left unanswered on purpose.

I would say a good one time watch if you are not high on expectations.

Rating: 7/10. (O.5 extra for Bruce Willis) :p
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Vyom

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sam9s said:
Friends the next movie from the Wachowski Brothers Cloud Atlas and 1 more credit seems to be an epic movie, but hardly advertised. The promo and the screen play looks very original and high class. Its coming to Indian Movie theatres on 26th OTC .......... comments!!
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I went to watch Looper yesterday, and saw the poster of Cloud Atlas from Andy and Larry Wachowski. I immediately googled the names to suspend my disbelief that it is indeed from the "Wachowski Brothers"! Wachowski Brothers don't have many movies in there repertoire. But I have watched the movie "Speed Racer" too, which I loved it.

I am excited as hell. The Matrix comes second on my list of all time favorite legends from Hollywood. (First being Back to the Future series.) And so I am still shocked why I got to know about this movie only about 2 weeks before of its release!!! :|

Cloud Atlas is going to have three directors: The two brothers and Tom Tykwer and are equally going to share credits.

If this ain't real Hollywood, I would wonder what is! :D
 
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rhitwick

rhitwick

Democracy is a myth
@Sam, I actually never gave a thought about that. Now that you mentioned I would keep it in mind. But, if not review you can at least rate it here. Its always good to get a opinion from a trusted source.
 
a_medico

a_medico

Chillum Baba
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - The beginning was slow and I stopped it after 20 mins, as I had some work to finish. I watched the remaining part today and it blossomed slowly as it progressed. The old British actors have nailed it. Dev Patel overacts but that doesnt even mater. Few scenes look unrealistic, considering it's filmed in India. Recommended only for patient viewers.
 
rhitwick

rhitwick

Democracy is a myth
veddotcom said:
Elite Squad 8.5/10
Elite Squad - The Enemy Within 8/10

Watched both movie back to back. Very good sequel Indeed.
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And I was wondering what movie is this?!!!

Its "Tropa de Elite".... lol, I know it by this name. Had seen both the parts, and both are very good. rated 8 both of 'em.

Abraham Lincoln : Vampire Hunter 6/10

If special effects can tempt you enough to watch a movie, you can watch this else stay away.
Rating,
1 for concept
5 for special effects
 
Faun

Faun

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alright, i gotta give 2046 anywhere between 8.5-9.5. Can't decide the exact rating. It's a story of love, rejection and obsession accompanied by great cinematography and acting. Not for mainstream joe as it will be kind of boring for them.

I love the original soundtrack too.
 
veddotcom

veddotcom

Journeyman
rhitwick said:
Abraham Lincoln : Vampire Hunter 6/10

If special effects can tempt you enough to watch a movie, you can watch this else stay away.
Rating,
1 for concept
5 for special effects
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Yesterday i was giving thought of watching this, instead i went with American History X 8.0/10

Very nice Touching story with sensitive ending.
 
a_medico

a_medico

Chillum Baba
Faun said:
alright, i gotta give 2046 anywhere between 8.5-9.5. Can't decide the exact rating. It's a story of love, rejection and obsession accompanied by great cinematography and acting. Not for mainstream joe as it will be kind of boring for them.
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Was so eagerly waiting for something different. Will try this out.
 
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